PCFAX vs. PIMIX
Compare and contrast key facts about PIMCO RAE PLUS Small Fund (PCFAX) and PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class (PIMIX).
PCFAX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Sep 30, 2011. PIMIX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Mar 30, 2007.
Performance
PCFAX vs. PIMIX - Performance Comparison
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PCFAX vs. PIMIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCFAX PIMCO RAE PLUS Small Fund | -2.26% | 6.44% | 20.44% | 17.64% | -12.75% | -38.68% | 9.25% | 21.17% | -12.42% | 12.52% |
PIMIX PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | -1.36% | 11.08% | 5.45% | 9.36% | -9.07% | 2.62% | 5.84% | 8.10% | 0.63% | 8.63% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PCFAX achieves a -2.26% return, which is significantly lower than PIMIX's -1.36% return. Over the past 10 years, PCFAX has underperformed PIMIX with an annualized return of 2.97%, while PIMIX has yielded a comparatively higher 4.66% annualized return.
PCFAX
- 1D
- -1.02%
- 1M
- -7.53%
- YTD
- -2.26%
- 6M
- 1.07%
- 1Y
- 13.98%
- 3Y*
- 14.32%
- 5Y*
- -8.86%
- 10Y*
- 2.97%
PIMIX
- 1D
- 0.47%
- 1M
- -3.24%
- YTD
- -1.36%
- 6M
- 1.15%
- 1Y
- 6.07%
- 3Y*
- 7.20%
- 5Y*
- 3.38%
- 10Y*
- 4.66%
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PCFAX vs. PIMIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PCFAX has a 1.21% expense ratio, which is higher than PIMIX's 0.62% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PCFAX vs. PIMIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PCFAX vs. PIMIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO RAE PLUS Small Fund (PCFAX) and PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class (PIMIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| PCFAX | PIMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.64 | 1.56 | -0.92 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.04 | 2.25 | -1.20 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.29 | -0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.78 | 1.87 | -1.09 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.10 | 7.56 | -4.45 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| PCFAX | PIMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.64 | 1.56 | -0.92 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.26 | 0.72 | -0.98 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.10 | 1.11 | -1.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.07 | 1.56 | -1.49 |
Correlation
The correlation between PCFAX and PIMIX is 0.29, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
PCFAX vs. PIMIX - Dividend Comparison
PCFAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.04%, less than PIMIX's 5.57% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCFAX PIMCO RAE PLUS Small Fund | 3.04% | 2.26% | 6.30% | 1.99% | 13.66% | 100.48% | 18.04% | 2.29% | 12.48% | 8.98% | 0.00% | 26.20% |
PIMIX PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | 5.57% | 6.01% | 6.27% | 6.21% | 4.98% | 4.02% | 4.88% | 5.83% | 5.66% | 5.37% | 5.52% | 7.88% |
Drawdowns
PCFAX vs. PIMIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PCFAX drawdown since its inception was -68.63%, which is greater than PIMIX's maximum drawdown of -13.39%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PCFAX and PIMIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PCFAX | PIMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.63% | -13.39% | -55.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.66% | -3.69% | -11.97% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -68.63% | -13.34% | -55.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -68.63% | -13.39% | -55.24% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -47.97% | -3.24% | -44.73% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -25.60% | -1.69% | -23.91% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.92% | 0.92% | +3.00% |
Volatility
PCFAX vs. PIMIX - Volatility Comparison
PIMCO RAE PLUS Small Fund (PCFAX) has a higher volatility of 5.35% compared to PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class (PIMIX) at 1.88%. This indicates that PCFAX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than PIMIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PCFAX | PIMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.35% | 1.88% | +3.47% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.61% | 2.64% | +9.97% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.79% | 4.28% | +18.51% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 34.01% | 4.75% | +29.26% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 30.34% | 4.20% | +26.14% |